06 October 2025

The Namibian government, along with law enforcement authorities, mobile network providers, and regulatory bodies, is intensifying efforts to tackle the escalating issue of SIM card cloning that threatens consumer security across the country.

Emma Theofelus, Namibia’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of this form of cybercrime, highlighting that it undermines the progress made through the country’s mandatory SIM card registration system. She pointed out that while reports of scams persist, there has been a notable decline in overall cyber offences, attributing this to the registration process’s effectiveness.

06 October 2025

The Mauritanian government is actively exploring the development of a national space program focused on nanosatellites, with the overarching goal of establishing a sovereign space system that supports the country’s broader development initiatives and enhances its standing in regional and global space technology.

Minister of Digital Transformation Ahmed Salem Ould Abode recently convened a high-level meeting to review the project’s details. He outlined that the program would include the deployment of one or more low-orbit nanosatellites along with the necessary ground infrastructure for satellite control and operation. An essential component of the initiative is the transfer of technical skills to Mauritanian experts, ensuring local capacity for the design, manufacturing, and management of nanosatellites.